India-Italy ties set on path of rapid expansion: Italian President | India News
Italian President Sergio Matarella on Tuesday conveyed Republic Day wishes to President Droupadi Murmu and noted that ties between both countries continue to expand rapidly.
Matarella emphasized that India and Italy share fundamental values such as democracy and respect for the rule of law, while also pursuing many common interests, including the preservation of a rules-based international order, the pursuit of security and stability along the Indo-Mediterranean arc, and the effective management of global challenges.
In a letter to President Murmu, Matarella said: “On the occasion of Republic Day, Mr. President, I would like to convey to you my sincere wishes for a prosperous future for the Republic of India. Relations between India and Italy are on the path of rapid expansion towards further deepening to our mutual benefit.”
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“The bilateral partnership is enriched day by day with new cooperation opportunities, also thanks to the implementation of the Joint Strategic Action Plan, through joint projects between our relevant economic operators, scientific collaborations or increasingly intense and productive contacts between our civil societies.”
Matarella expressed hope that the synergy between India and Italy will be further strengthened in every sector of the bilateral agenda and within the framework of ties between India and the European Union.
“Delhi and Rome share core values such as democracy and respect for the rule of law. They also pursue multiple overlapping interests, starting with the preservation of a rules-based international order, the peaceful pursuit of security and stability across the Indo-Mediterranean belt, and effective multilateral management of major global challenges.”
“On these foundations, I hope that the synergy between our countries can be strengthened, strengthened by frequent visits at the highest institutional and political level, in every sector of the bilateral agenda and within the framework of relations between India and the European Union, which will benefit greatly from new economic and commercial agreements. With these hopes and in the spirit of friendship, I would like to reiterate my sincere congratulations to you and all your citizens on behalf of the Italian Republic,” added Matarella.
Last month, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani called on Prime Minister Modi during his visit to New Delhi. During the discussions, Prime Minister Modi described the India-Italy relationship as one that “continues to strengthen” and added that deepening engagement not only benefits both countries but also contributes positively to the global community.
“I was delighted to meet Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani today. He expressed his appreciation for the proactive steps taken by both sides towards the implementation of the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 in key sectors such as trade, investment, research, innovation, defence, space, connectivity, counter-terrorism, education and people-to-people ties. India-Italy friendship continues to develop. Stronger, it will greatly benefit our people and the global community.” PM Modi’s post on X read.
India and Italy upgraded their ties to Strategic Partnership during Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s visit in 2023, laying the foundation for the ambitious long-term agenda being rolled out through the 2025-2029 plan.
